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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438
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Gun-, Gumfioun, -fyoun, n. A banner or ensign. Cf. Gomphion. — ?1438 Alex. i. 2825.
His speir and his gunfioun Was bludy to the hand all doun ?1438 Ib. ii. 1498. ?1438 Ib. 5787.
The standart and the gumfioun Sall baith throw me be dungin doun ?1438 Ib. 10969.
For to beir my gumfyoun
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